Absinthe Blog

This question mostly goes unanswered whenever we read any article with regard to absinthe drinks. The fact is that people are only busy marketing this extraordinary liquor but none is interested in revealing the reality whether absinthe is harmful or not.

Yes absinthe is harmful only if it is drunk beyond permissible limits. However the scenario is same when we compare absinthe brands with all other alcohol brands. Alcohol in excess cause’s harmful effects on health and this is the universal truth. While in contrast, it has also been proved that correct dosage or proper intake of alcohol can be also useful. So alcohol beverages cannot be subjected to be only a material for excitement. However whether it is vodka or rum or absinthe, all alcohol containing beverages should be consumed in moderate amounts. Besides quality absinthe liquor contains near about 70 percent strength of alcohol, hence special care while consumption is advised.

Absinthe with thujone content

Another chief doubt is linked with harmful thujone presence in absinthe alcohol. It should be noted that most reputed absinthe distributors sell absinthe liquors with very low level of thujone. Moreover the governments in most countries have restricted the percentage of thujone to specified safe limit. In addition modern distillers have made great efforts to drastically reduce thujone element in absinthe drinks. Eventually the modern day quality absinthe drinks is utterly safe for intake.

Absinthe as an herbal drink

Absinthe was banned decades back after false allegations levied against it. Basically absinthe is more of an herbal drink than a strong bitter alcohol. Absinthe making is performed by distilling the herbs like grand wormwood, green anise, fennel, hyssop and Melissa. Also depending upon the region of production, additional herbs like star anise, juniper, coriander and angelica are blended. Each of these herbs added contributes to produce a distinguished blend. Even the charming green color of absinthe liquor is created with chlorophyll (from herbs) acting as coloring agent.

Thus the point is - how can a drink with so many mixed valuable herbs be poisonous?

Certainly not, therefore absinthe drinking is similar like intake of any quality drink. But cheap quality or very low priced absinthe can be highly dangerous. In fact even home made absinthe kits cannot be relied upon. In the end always buy absinthe alcohol which is rich in quality content from a trusted source. Be a wise consumer to remain contented.

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